Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association

Advice is provided on


Members who require advice should generally not contact with the School Representative. Unlike some other unions we do not use our representatives in this way. If the issue relates to locally negotiated conditions, the first point of contact should be with the District Secretary. Most issues (especially disciplinary issues and grievance) require that contact is made with the General Secretary. The School Representative may advise on school based arrangements e.g. the Working Time Agreement.

Free legal advice and representation, whenever necessary, on all professional matters.

MEMBER SERVICES:

• Automobile Association offers discount on annual direct debit or credit card payments;
  
• Extended Legal service from Thompsons Solicitors - a one stop shop for all your legal needs
  
  • Free Legal Advice
    
  • Accidents, Injuries and disease outside of work
    
  • Road Traffic Service
    
  • Discounted Rates for Family Law and Conveyancing Services
    
  • Free Wills Scheme
    
  • Fixed Rate Executry and Bereavement Service
  
  
• Tollcross Garage - Car Purchase: a garage concession has arranged a scheme for SSTA members to purchase new or nearly-new cars at specially discounted prices; credit and trade-in facilities available ;
  
• InterContinental Hotels Group’ has arranged discounts and various special offers for SSTA members;
  
• Competitive Care rental prices from National Car rental and Guy Salmon Prestige Rental.

FINANCIAL / INSURANCE SERVICES



Personal effects insurance scheme: limited insurance cover is available against theft, loss or damage of members' personal effects whilst engaged in professional duties;

Malicious damage to motor vehicles: limited insurance cover is provided against damage through malicious intent to members' vehicles while undertaking professional duties (note: accidental damage/loss in the pursuance of theft is not covered);

Discounted general insurance services: The Association has obtained the services of an insurance brokerage which offers to provide members with a full service on all aspects of personal insurance, particularly household and motor insurance. Direct discounts through SSTA agencies are also available;

Travel insurance: an extremely competitive rate has been negotiated with a leading broker which allows a member and family to travel both nationally and internationally for minimal cost;

Life assurance, savings, investments, pensions, etc.: by special arrangement a full range of financial services is provided for members by a leading company of independent financial advisers.

Benevolent fund: The Association maintains a Benevolent Fund which is used to assist members or their families in case of need.


PRE-RETIREMENT COURSES

These courses are offered exclusively by the SSTA every year. The Courses are designed for members who are approaching retirement. This course covers; investment, state benefits, superannuation, the need for planning, taxation in retirement. For information on the current courses running click here